Beliefs.

4.

PART A: Which statement best describes Thoreau's views on petitioning the gov

effect change?

Individuals must petition the government if they want their voices to be heard.

Patriotism requires citizens to follow all laws, even if unjust.

Petitioning the government is useless because it does not always result in

action.

Individuals should wait until the majority of people agree on an idea before

petitioning the government.

Individuals must petion the govermentif they want their voices heard

Explanation:

Information can be found in "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thourou

Answer: Petitioning the government is useless because it does not always result in action.

Explanation:

Thoreau questioned the effectiveness of change inside the government, arguing that voting and petitioning was often useless.

Thoreau was a fervent critic of the American social organization and policies, particularly slavery and the Mexican-American War, as he thought they were proof of the government being an unjust institution.

He stated that protest was better than advocating for reform from within government because those in government couldn't see the wrongs.